frequently asked questions
Below are some of the most asked questions about Upward Sports. Please let us know if you have any additional questions about the league. Contact Us.
How to register?
Who are the coaches?
What do the uniforms look like?
What age group will my child be in?
There are divisions for boys and girls starting at age 5 (with some 4 year olds with parent request) through 8th grade. Below are the different divisions and grade break downs:
- Kindergarten Boys and Girls
- 1st – 2nd Grade Boys
- 1st – 2nd Grade Girls
- 3rd – 4th Grade Boys
- 3rd – 4th Grade Girls
- 5th – 6th Grade Boys
- 5th – 6th Grade Girls
How much does registration cost?
Standard registration cost $55 which includes the uniform.
How many kids participate?
For the 2010-2011 basketball season there were XX boys and girls who participated.
Where are games?
All games are played at Gateway Church of the Nazarene.
When are games?
Games are played on Saturdays, starting at 8 am with the last games ending around 5pm.
How long are games?
Games last approximately 60 minutes.
Where are practices?
Practices are held at Gateway Church of the Nazarene.
When are practices?
Practices are held starting at 4:30pm with the last practices beginning at 7:30pm. When your child attends one of the scheduled basketball evaluations, you will complete a practice availability form which will indicate which days and times you are able to have practice. Generally, younger participates have practices earlier in the evening, while older children will have a higher likelihood of having practice at one of later times.
How long are practices?
Practices last 60 minutes. It is recommended that players arrive early for practice to allow time for the following: change into gym shoes, shorts, and be ready to start practice on time.
Who sponsors Upward Sports?
Upward Sports is the largest faith-based youth sports program in the world, hosted by over 2,600 churches. Gateway Upward is hosted be Gateway Church of the Nazarene.
When does the season start?
Upward Basketball practices begin early January. Games begin mid January with the last game towards the middle of March. The Upward Awards Celebration concludes the season within a couple days of the last game.
Here is this season’s evaluation schedule.
- Thursday, Jan 5 at Gateway Nazarene Church (140 Gateway Dr.) 6 pm
- Saturday, Jan 7 at Gateway Nazarene Church (140 Gateway Dr.) 9 am
- Thursday, Jan 12 at Gateway Nazarene Church (140 Gateway Dr.) 6 pm
- Saturday, Jan 14 at Gateway Nazarene Church (140 Gateway Dr.) 9 am
